France

Holy regulation? Pope in Paris to press case for 'disarming' AI

It's all about his high holiness here in France. For weeks already, the nation's been abuzz over the upcoming visit of Leo. From Friday evening mass at Notre Dame Cathedral and mass before 600-thousand faithful in Paris to the pilgrimage city of Lourdes and a trip to Metz, hometown of father of European unity Robert Schuman. A papal visit to France usually draws much attention to the symbiotic love-hate relationship between the church and a secular state of mostly-lapsed Catholics. And yes, there have been grumblings about the visit's cost to taxpayers. But the pushback's relatively muted. This new American pope seems genuinely popular here in France. We'll ask why.

France 24•François PICARD59m ago

Ally of France’s Le Pen insists ‘said nothing wrong’ after using Nazi slogan

Jean-Philippe Tanguy, a rising star in the party and one of its most prominent media figures, said his remarks had been taken out of context.

Courthouse News•Agence France-Presse1h ago

Model Found Dead Stabbed to Death in Ex's Car After Texts That He Was At Her House

A Brazilian model was found stabbed to death in her ex's car ... after she'd texted her mom that he'd turned up at her home. Larissa Brito's body was reportedly found during a random customs check of her ex Mathieu's car in Brignoles, France. A…

TMZ•TMZ Staff1h ago

Frenchwoman who joined ISIS in Syria faces long-awaited trial in Paris

At 19 years old, Sarah Talib left her native France to join ISIS in Syria. More than a decade later, she’s on trial for participating in a terrorist criminal organization.

Courthouse News•Lily Radziemski2h ago

International Emmys Nominations Have UK, India, Argentina Vying In Both Marquee Drama & Comedy Series Races

We have the nominees for the 2026 International Emmy Awards. Three countries — the UK, Argentina and India — landed noms in both the marquee Drama Series and Comedy Series races. Vying for the Drama prize are the UK’s A Thousand Blows, France’s Carême, Argentina’s Mehem and India’s Real Kashmir Football Club. The Comedy nominees […]

Deadline•Erik Pedersen2h ago

Air France to operate special flights for Pope Leo XIV’s first visit to France

Air France will operate three special flights for Pope Leo XIV during his first visit to France, from 25 to 28 September 2026. A dedicated Airbus A321 will carry the Pope and his entourage, including more than 70 Vatican officials, security personnel and Swiss Guards, together with over 80 accredited journalists. During the mission, the […]

Aviation24.be•André Orban2h ago

• neutral toward Air France · 99%

Surging prices, voters’ anger: How France’s fuel crisis could shape the presidential campaign

In recent weeks, fishermen have blocked oil depots and port entrances in the south of France, while farmers have staged demonstrations over rising fuel prices. Fuel is set to become a major political flashpoint, just seven months away from France's elections.

Euronews3h ago

France’s Film and TV Industry Faces Funding Squeeze as Netflix Becomes Leading Private Investor in French Content

Merely seven months before a fateful presidential election which has the far right leading polls, the French TV and film industry is in shambles. Despite recent efforts led by French President Emmanuel Macron to showcase and export France’s unique cultural model overseas — notably during the Lumiere Summit co-organized by the South Korean president — […]

Variety•Elskes3h ago

France hails Azerbaijan's pardon of French citizen, opening door for better ties

Stanislas Hutin, Who Denounced Torture in France’s Algerian War, Dies at 95

He was among the first to chronicle the French force’s systematic abuse of Algerians, brutal encounters that he documented in his journal and with his photography.

The New York Times•Adam Nossiter3h ago

Uproar in France over award-winning author accused of using AI

Canadian-Haitian writer Thélyson Orélien has just been awarded the Prix du Roman Fnac for his first novel.

BBC4h ago

Trump’s bizarre sitting ritual prompts speculation as he shows Macron around gilded NYC apartment

A video showing President Donald Trump sitting on a pillow while hosting France’s Emmanuel Macron at his gilded New York City apartment has prompted speculation online.

The Independent•Independent Reporters4h ago

• critical toward Donald Trump · 99%

US says wants Ukraine, Russia to end strikes on energy sites

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is due to address the UN General Assembly on Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump pushes for an end to Russia’s war and Kyiv seeks to shape renewed diplomatic efforts after more than four and a half years of conflict. France 24 International affairs commentator Douglas Herbert shares further details.

France 24•FRANCE244h ago

Iranian president adresses UNGA amid war with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is speaking before the UN General Assembly Wednesday in his first speech at the world body since the US and Israel launched the conflict with his country. His address comes a day after US President Donald Trump told the UNGA he could "annihilate the Islamic Republic" and "drive them into hell". France 24 correspondent from New York, Jessica Le Masurier, tells us more.

France 24•FRANCE244h ago

• neutral toward UNGA · 99%

Why is France's Gen Z turning to Catholicism?

As France prepares for Pope Leo XIV's visit, a surprising trend has emerged in recent years: the number of baptisms among teenagers and young adults has skyrocketed. More than 21,000 catechumens, those undergoing the period of preparation for baptism into the Christian Church, have been recorded so far in 2026. How can this renewed interest in the Catholic faith be explained? Florence Gaillard reports for France in Focus.

France 24•Florence GAILLARD4h ago

• neutral toward Gen Z · 95%

One Single Planet: French Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand on his 'Vivre Ensemble' portraits

Photographer Yann Arthus-Bertrand spoke to Euronews about his Vivre Ensemble portrait project, celebrating the people, diversity and connections that shape contemporary France.

Euronews4h ago

Pope Leo XIV to trace back French ancestry, spiritual roots on visit to France

Pope Leo’s four-day visit to France, which kicks off on Friday, is something of a homecoming for the Chicago-born pontiff, a grandson of European immigrants with family roots in Normandy. His spiritual roots in French Catholicism run deeper still.

France 24•Stéphanie TROUILLARD4h ago

• favorable toward León XIV · 85%

How much is UK supporting Saudi Arabia in its war with Iran-backed Houthis?

UK to refuel Saudi fighter jets and France to secure energy infrastructure amid fighting with Yemen's Houthi group.

Al Jazeera5h ago

EU renews Russia sanctions but grudgingly drops 2 oligarchs from list

France and Luxembourg caused consternation by getting sanctions lifted against two Russian oligarchs. Critics worry Europe's resolve has been weakened.

Courthouse News•Cain Burdeau5h ago

Film show: Brad Pitt and his dog take on the wilderness in 'Heart of the Beast'

Eve Jackson and film critic Emma Jones run through this week's new cinema releases in France. Brad Pitt heads into the Alaskan wilderness with his four-legged co-star in "Heart of the Beast". Also, Robert Pattinson takes on a controversial TV host in "Primetime", a new generation discovers "Sense and Sensibility", and Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler's "The Scarecrows' Wedding" arrives on the big screen.

France 24•Emma JONES5h ago

• neutral toward Brad Pitt · 99%